Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Monday, December 23, 2024
Any charges reported in these press releases are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
A Detachment ...No news reported.
B Detachment
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AK23051047
Location: WasillaType: Arrest WarrantDispatch Text:
On 12/23/2024, at approximately 1559 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a report of a male walking on Pittman Road near the Parks Hwy. AST responded to the scene and the male was identified as Therron Skoog, age 39 of Wasilla. Investigation revealed that Therron had an outstanding arrest warrant for the original crime of Criminal Mischief III. Therron was arrested and transported to Matsu Pretrial where he was remanded and held on a $2,500 bail.
Posted on 12/23/2024 5:39:04 PM by DPS\wrhuston
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AK24128506
Location: PalmerType: Assault 4 DVDispatch Text:
On 12-22-2024 at 2248 hours Alaska State Troopers received a report of a disturbance on Gable Way. Investigation revealed Lisa Goodwin, 57 of Wasilla, caused physical injury to a household member. She was arrested and remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial Facility for Assault 4 DV and held without bail.
Posted on 12/23/2024 5:37:39 AM by DPS\cjkopy
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AK24128802
Location: GlennallenType: DUI, VCOR, DWLR, Endangering the Welfare of a Child x3Dispatch Text:
On 12/23/2024 at approximately 1707 hours, Alaska Wildlife Troopers conducted a traffic stop near mile 151 Glenn Highway. Investigation revealed that the driver, Roylon Mark, of Tok, was intoxicated at three times the legal limit. His children’s mother (also highly intoxicated), and three children were in the car at the time of the stop. Roylon was remanded to the Glennallen holding cell and charged with DUI, Violating Conditions of Release, Driving with a Revoked License, and three counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child.
Posted on 12/23/2024 10:42:26 PM by DPS\jrpurcell
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AK24128563
Location: WasillaType: Assault and Criminal mischiefDispatch Text:
On 12/23/2024 at approximately 0819 hours, AST received a report of a disturbance at a residence off of Tierra Grande Dr. in Wasilla. Investigation revealed Michael Mcintyre, age 40 of Wasilla, assaulted a household member and caused less than $250 worth of damage. Mcintyre was arrested and transported to Mat-Su Pretrial where he was remanded for the charges of Assault 4 DV and Criminal Mischief in the fifth degree DV with no bail.
Posted on 12/23/2024 9:52:37 AM by DPS\qtnardini
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AK24128040
Location: EmmonakType: Assault - Non DVDispatch Text:
On 12/20/2024 at approximately 23:35 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - Non DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 30 YOA Dwayne Bird for Assault 3.
Posted on 12/23/2024 3:16:42 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24128049
Location: EmmonakType: DisturbanceDispatch Text:
On 12/20/2024 at approximately 23:47 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Disturbance at a residence. Investigative results have been referred to the DA's office for review and charging determination.
Posted on 12/23/2024 3:17:48 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24128089
Location: TogiakType: Weapon ViolationDispatch Text:
On 12/21/2024 at approximately 00:33 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Weapon Violation at a residence. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 44 YOA Lowell Andrews of Togiak for Assault 3 and Misconduct Involving a Weapon 2 and 4.
Posted on 12/23/2024 3:18:37 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24128124
Location: New StuyahokType: Assault - DVDispatch Text:
On 12/21/2024 at approximately 12:44 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - DV. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 12/23/2024 3:19:21 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24128160
Location: KotlikType: DisturbanceDispatch Text:
On 12/21/2024 at approximately 14:49 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Disturbance at a residence. Investigative results have been referred to the DA's office for review and charging determination.
Posted on 12/23/2024 3:20:25 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24128202
Location: Saint Mary'sType: Assault - Non DVDispatch Text:
On 12/21/2024 at approximately 17:49 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault - Non DV. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 20 YOA Deiondre Emmons of Saint Mary's for Attempted Robbery, Assault 3 x 2, Assault 4, and Probation Violation.
Posted on 12/23/2024 3:21:29 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24128415
Location: TogiakType: TheftDispatch Text:
On 12/22/2024 at approximately 14:05 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Theft from a residence. Investigation resulted in the arrest of 30 YOA Cynthia Williams of Togiak for Theft 3 and 3 active warrants.
Posted on 12/23/2024 3:22:31 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24121271
Location: North PoleType: Assault DVDispatch Text:
On 11-30-24 at about 2024 AST was dispatched to investigate a report of a domestic violence assault in progress. Investigation resulted in the arrest of Wesley Niegel, age 56 of North Pole.
Posted on 12/23/2024 2:35:37 AM by DPS\bmhatch
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AK24123391
Location: FairbanksType: DWLRDispatch Text:
On 12-7-24 AST stopped a vehicle on Chena Hot Springs Road. The stop resulted in Gary Galbreath, age 30 of Fairbanks, being charged with driving with a revoked license.
Posted on 12/23/2024 2:37:15 AM by DPS\bmhatch
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AK24123422
Location: FairbanksType: MCADispatch Text:
On 12-7-24 at about 0032 hours AST stopped a vehicle for an equipment violation. Investigation showed that the 17 year old operator was in possession of alcohol. He was cited and released to a guardian.
Posted on 12/23/2024 2:48:16 AM by DPS\bmhatch
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AK24128251
Location: FairbanksType: DWLRDispatch Text:
On 12-21-24 AST stopped a vehicle for an equipment violation. The driver was identified as Vincent Justice, age 30 of Fairbanks. Justice was issued a dated citation for DWLR.
Posted on 12/23/2024 2:50:07 AM by DPS\bmhatch
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AK24128522
Location: TokType: DUI, DWLRDispatch Text:
On December 23, 2024 at 12:20 AM, Alaska State Troopers in Tok conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on the Tok Cutoff for an equipment violation. Subsequent investigation resulted in the arrest of Erickson Sanford, age 56 of Mentasta, on one count each of Driving Under the Influence, and Driving With a Revoked License. Erickson was transported and remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center on a $1000 bail.
Posted on 12/23/2024 2:51:23 AM by DPS\sohessler
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AK24128528
Location: FairbanksType: DWLRDispatch Text:
On 23 Dec 2024, the Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop in Fairbanks. Troopers' investigation determined that James Reichmann violated his conditions of release. James was arrested and transported to FCC.
Posted on 12/23/2024 3:28:49 AM by DPS\ssaetan
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AK24128527
Location: FairbanksType: Missing PersonDispatch Text:
On 12/23/2024 at approximately 0005 hours, the Alaska State Troopers responded to a call reporting a missing person Lauren Nicole Grimes 25 was last seen at approximately 1600 hours on 12/22/2024 wearing a purple jacket and brown winter boots. A missing person report was completed.
Posted on 12/23/2024 4:48:22 AM by DPS\kbweeks
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AK24128730
Location: FairbanksType: DWLR, VCORDispatch Text:
On December 23rd 2024, at about 0816 hours, Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for multiple moving and equipment violations on Dennis Rd in North Pole. Upon contact and further investigation, the driver, Larry Mille Jr, was arrested for DWLR and VCOR. Larry was remanded to FCC without incident.
Posted on 12/23/2024 3:10:08 PM by DPS\jwconnolly
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AK24128714
Location: FairbanksType: MVC InjuryDispatch Text:
On December 23rd 2024, at about 1314 hours, Troopers responded to the area of Bradway and Benn Ln for the report of a vehicle vs pedestrian MVC. After arrival and further investigation, the pedestrian chased a dog into the roadway of Bradway and was struck by a vehicle. The pedestrian was transported to FMH for suspected minor injuries. The dog was not struck.
Posted on 12/23/2024 3:16:03 PM by DPS\jwconnolly
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AK24128545
Location: FairbanksType: DWSOLDispatch Text:
On 12/23/2024 at 0513 hours a Trooper conducted a traffic stop for equipment violations. The driver, Nicholas Pierce, was criminally cited for driving with a canceled license.
Posted on 12/23/2024 6:33:06 AM by DPS\hrchurness
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AK24128853
Location: SalchaType: Natural DeathDispatch Text:
On 12/23/2024 at 1827 hours, Alaskan State Troopers responded to a report of a deceased individual. The individual, Timothy Sewell (60M), of Salcha was found unresponsive on his property. Investigation concluded that the death was of natural causes and no foul play is suspected. Next of Kin has been notified.
Posted on 12/23/2024 9:34:08 PM by SOA\kjlousch
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AK24124619
Location: TokType: VCOR, Criminal Mischief 5thDispatch Text:
On December 10, 2024, Alaska State Troopers in Tok received a report of suspicious activity involving a vehicle occurring along a particular street. An investigation began and the suspicious activity continued. On December 22nd surveillance footage of the suspect was provided to AST, and on December 23rd, at approximately 1800 hours, AST located the involved vehicle. The driver was identified as Matthew Dancer, age 64 of Tok. Investigation resulted in the arrest of Dancer for one count of Criminal Mischief in the Fifth Degree and one count of Violating Conditions of Release. Dancer was remanded to the Fairbanks Correctional Center, where he was held pending arraignment.
Posted on 12/23/2024 10:40:06 PM by DPS\jnburnham
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Headquarters ...No news reported.
AK Wildlife Troopers
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AK24112601
Location: SitkaType: Lingcod Bycatch Closed PeriodDispatch Text:
On 12/16/24, Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Sitka Post, cited Kenneth Middleton, age 58 of Oregon, for taking lingcod bycatch in the commercial longline fishery during a closed period. Investigation revealed Middleton had landed approximately 1750lbs of lingcod in Washington after having taken the fish in the waters of Icy Bay Subsection, near Yakutat, in late October 2024. The area had been closed to lingcod harvest by emergency order. The violation was identified and reported by the fish processor. An arraignment is set in the district court at Yakutat.
Posted on 12/23/2024 2:26:58 PM by DPS\tbhall
AK Bureau of Investigation
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AK24128343
Location: NapakiakType: Death InvestigationDispatch Text:
On December 22, 2024, at 4:21 am, the Alaska State Troopers were notified of an unexpected death in Napakiak. Patrol Troopers from Bethel and Investigators from the Alaska Bureau of Investigation responded. 27-year-old Napakiak resident Kari Nicholai* was located deceased, and evidence at the scene suggests that the death is suspicious in nature. Her body has been sent to the State Medical Examiner’s Office for autopsy. Next of kin have been notified. The Alaska Bureau of Investigation has assumed case responsibility and is continuing to investigate Kari’s death.
*Kari's last name was updated to reflect the correct spelling.
Posted on 12/23/2024 10:45:30 AM by DPS\ajmcdaniel
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